Stop Picking On Me (A First Look At Series) [Paperback]

Pat Thomas (Author), Lesley Harker (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: A First Look at

Barron's A First Look At books explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The language in each book is simple and direct--easy for younger children to understand. Full-color illustrations on every page. This approachable picture book explores the difficult issue of bullying among children. It helps kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying, and suggests ways to resolve this upsetting experience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This wonderful picture book introduces the concept of bullies. . . and, most importantly, reassures the reader that nobody ever deserves to be bullied."
--Adoptive Families magazine

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This approachable picture book explores the difficult issue of bullying in reassuringly simple terms. The fears, worries, and questions surrounding this upsetting experience are made accessible to young children.

Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, these superb information books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1 edition (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764114611
• ISBN-13: 978-0764114618
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 9.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > Bullies
  • #53 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Issues > Abuse
  • #81 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Bullies

More About the Author

Pat is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including 'Practical Parenting'.

Customer Reviews

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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A toolbook for dealing with bullies, April 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Stop Picking On Me (A First Look At Series) (Paperback)

The issue of bullying is no longer considered simply a rite of passage in schools. a April 2001 study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (within the National Institutes of Health) says that 16% of all children have been bullied by other children in their current school term. The authors of the report say bullying should be considered a public health problem.

That said, for any parent whose child has been bullied by another...it's a problem that can completely overshadow a child and a family.

"Stop Picking on Me" was a tremendous tool to help our 7 year old daughter. She has been bullied for 2 years by another girl at our school. Although the school tried to be responsive to our concerns, like most bullying, it often takes place where no one can see it.

We needed to help our daughter understand what was making this girl pick on her, and what she could do to protect herself. It is easy to read, and helps your child understand what makes a bully tick. My daughter said the illustrations really showed how she felt when she was singled out by the bully.

Thomas' book gave us a chance to really talk about what was happening at school, and how to deal with it. The most important lesson your child will learn is that it's okay to tell someone. The message is easy enough for a four year old to understand, but there's enough information here to spark a good discussion with an older child.

This book won't make a bully go away, but it will help you talk to your child about bullying and help give your child the tools and hopefully the courage to stand up to the schoolyard or neighborhood bully.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, March 19, 2008

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Liz Watson (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stop Picking On Me (A First Look At Series) (Paperback)

I bought this book to help my sons deal with a bully in preschool. I was disappointed that the book focuses so much on how the bully feels and not how it feels to be the bullied nor does it offer a child any method for dealing with the bully as the title would imply.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for helping victims of bullies!, March 28, 2008

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Sharon Sanderson "Nana" (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stop Picking On Me (A First Look At Series) (Paperback)

My grandson is a "would be" bully; while my granddaughter is a perfect victim. Therefore, I bought the book to read to both of them...it worked! My grandson was infuriated that anyone would think about doing this to his sister, but I pointed out that he had done things similar to this to her. He hugged her and apologized.
Yeah! Great book!